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Comprising more than 1,600 universities, two-year and four-year colleges, and national and regional associations, the Council provides comprehen­ sive leadership for improving educational standards, policies and procedures. The Council represents, be­ fore Congress and the executive branch, the needs, problems and concerns of the postsecondary educational community, as in­ terpreted by university chancel­ lors and presidents. As a leader, the Council iden­ tifies, studies, analyzes and coordinates action on problems that could develop into signifi­ cant national issues. For example, in 1978, the Council helped draft and sup­ port passage of the Middle In­ come Student Assistance Act, which provided landmark ex­ pansion of Basic Grant eligibil­ ity to an additional 1.5 million students. Other concerns have included Title IX and inter-collegiate ath­ letics, higher education for the handicapped, and retirement principles for university per­ sonnel. 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In the past, the Council has supported tax changes to in­ crease direct or indirect incen­ tives for charitable giving, im­ portant to those small institu­ tions which do not receive large endowments. As a source of information for the public, as well as its mem­ bers, the ACE publishes period­ icals and articles and conducts studies, providing people with an understanding of the work­ ings of higher education. The ACE recently announced the results of a study on pro­ jected college enrollment for the next decade. It suggests possi­ ble strategies to offset the an­ ticipated decline in enrollment which educators foresee. The study also includes a dis­ cussion comparing conven­ tional "wisdoms" (college stu­ dents are college age), with the facts (college-age young people (18-21) account for less than one-half of the total college en­ rollment). This is just a brief summary of the ways 4n which The American Council on Education reaches into the higher educa­ tional structure, enhancing the quality of education for all con­ cerned. Fall success ner for fall 1980 and beyond. Updated claiiici by Levi Straus* A Co. are practical and comfortable. Bobby's folly constructed corduroy blazer, sixes 8-20, Is availa­ ble in navy, tan, grey and nutmeg. He's wearing the blazer with a plaid shirt and Ww taj/ferea heavy weight jeans. PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER ;• ' «H. I ?*>T1 r 7 / . Teen-age students need recognition say high school educators and experts "All that hard work really I pays off," says Sara Holman of Awards Night at her high school, Hickman Mills in sub- urban Kansas City. , It's the biggest event of the academic year when students! are honored by the school's 54 dep-rtments for their top per­ formance. Hickman Mills is just one of hundreds of schools around the country where students compete for honors and awards. Meaningful competition? But just how meaningful is this kind of recognition? Do these programs encourage too much competition among stu­ dents? Are they designed to appeal 1980 school year off and running FRIDAY, AUGUST tZ, lift only to students' vanity? Are they simply popularity contests? Loan attempt to answer these qumions, the publishers of Who's Who Among American High School Students recently queried a number of educators, students and specialists in ado­ lescent behavior. What tUll publishers found may inspire a grant from Who's Who for an extensive study on the value of recognition. "All life is competition to a degree," remarks Salvatore Salato, principal of Thomridge High-just south of Chicago. "If you're going after a job, you run into competition, so why not get used to it in a positive high school setting." Dr. Vincent Reed, Washington, D.C. superinten­ dent of schools,concurs. A firm advocate of recognition as a motivational force among stu­ dents. Dr. Reed says, "Just miss a name on the lift end you'll find out how valuable recognition is for students." Dr. Reed also thinks that ap­ pealing to a person's vanity is acceptable. "We need vanity," he emphasizes, "and it's everywhere. Why do you clean your house before someone comes over, if it isn't for vani­ ty's sake?" Honor rol The outspoken educator be­ lieves so strongly in recognition that he has established his own Superintendent's Honor Roll. He personally travels from school to school presenting cer- « tificates to all A and B students. Dr. Reed further illustrates the importance of public recog- - nition when he describes a re­ cent awards ceremony honoring students for community service. 2 "We had 2700 people come to that event and they stayed for three hours, e real testimony to the importance of recognition." A specialist comments Psychologist Anne Peterson, a specialist on adolescent be- havior,elaborates. "We tend to view everyone as equals in America. Therefore, we have trouble singling out individuals for public reward. ' "However, that confuses to- lent with qqual opportunity and I think talent among teens should be publicly acclaimed." Sara Holman concludes, "Getting recognized really gives you a sense of self worth. It makes you feel wanted and it makes you want to improve on the next job." Council provides leadership to improve quality of higher education